Best Hikes Near Asheville Tee George|July 31, 2022 There are many adventurous paths you can take near "The Land of Waterfalls.” Here are some highly-rated hikes that Asheville has to offer.
Kam Redlawsk: Limitless Sides to Outside Kam Redlawsk|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the Limitl...
The Perfect Kit: On the Road Courtney Holden|February 5, 2021 Check out our favorite travel gear for road trips, including wrinkle-free clothing, comfy slippers, a neck pillow, a cooler, cups and more.
The Perfect Kit: Digital Nomad Mike Brown|January 15, 2021 Set up your outback office so you can work while adventuring on the road.
A New Way to Experience the Adirondacks Amanda Loudin|December 28, 2020 Adirondack Hamlets to Huts aims to connect the region’s vast trail network with lodging, food and experiences in communities along the way. Although COVID-19 disrupted this year’s launch plan, the organization hopes to prove its vision in 2021.
How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
On Board a Sailing Expedition to Study Plastic Pollution Clare Murphy|September 25, 2020 An all-women crew of scientists, sailors, artists and others embark on a global voyage to research the threats of plastic pollution on humans and ocean ecosystems.
Best National Park Road Trips Tyler Dunning|June 9, 2020 The open road can lead to some amazing national parks. Here are 3 road trips through national parks that are a must on any bucket list.
Photo Essay: Greetings from America REI Staff|June 7, 2020 Jennifer Emerling draws on nostalgia and a street photographer’s eye to capture the antic intersection of tourism and nature.
Baby’s First Thru-Hike Tommie Ethington|May 13, 2020 In September 2019, REI members Pablo and Rachel Muldoon took their infant son on a 200-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
National and State Park Closure Updates During COVID-19 REI Staff|March 31, 2020 Keep up to date with the latest national and state park COVID-19 closures on the REI Co-op Journal.
Biking and Mining In Arizona’s Borderlands Jess Daddio|March 24, 2020 The border town of Patagonia, Arizona, exists at the intersection of two worlds: resource extraction and outdoor recreation. One Arizona couple is walking the fine line between, bringing a new 100-mile gravel race to the borderlands.
